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Faculty Highlights, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Biola Philosophy Professor Explores Biblical Gratitude in New Book
Dr. Kent Dunnington invites readers into the robust biblical understanding of thanksgiving in his book "Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation"
June 17, 2026
Dr. Kent Dunnington, chair of the undergraduate Department of Philosophy and professor of philosophy, understands the value of gratitude, but...
Student Life, University News
La Mirada Lands in Top Two Southern California College Towns
Out of 13 ranked California towns, La Mirada ranks in the top 10 for affordability, education and quality of life
May 19, 2026
For the second year in a row, La Mirada, the city home to Biola University, was ranked among the top 10 college towns in California by RentCafe. Of...
University News
Biola University Celebrates Class of 2026
Nearly 1,000 graduates crossed the Biola graduation stage on May 8 and 9
May 18, 2026
As the familiar tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the air, graduates from Biola University’s eight academic schools gathered for commencement...

Your Spiritual Dryness Might Be a Gift
May 08, 2026 — The Gospel Coalition
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
What Is Godly Resistance?
April 16, 2026 — Christianity Today
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
April 13, 2026 — Focus on the Family
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.